We were at the caverns and asked our tour guide for food recommendations. He mentioned he hadn't…read morebeen here, but heard it was good, but pricey. It was our anniversary so we decided to splurge. Appetizer -Fried green tomatoes. Good, but a little lacking in something. The tortilla chicken soup was more like a delicious chip dip than a soup, but we enjoyed it immensely. Seasonal cocktails, expensive but TASTY! Note, wine list is very short, and could use more mid range wines. Tip, pay the $2 to upgrade your brussel sprouts. Easily the best thing I had, well except for dessert. Salmon was amazing, and the corn had such a lovely char flavor. Can't go wrong with mashed potatoes, the plate was perfect. The rib eye was very good. The garlic green beans were also good. But the Brussel sprouts! A must try. As mentioned, it was our anniversary, and they brought us a dessert gratis. Super kind. Before we ordered, our server had mentioned the ice cream sandwich was to die for, so we also ordered that. It...was...to die for. Another must have. We live about 2 hours away, but I'm looking forward to coming back when the seasonal menu changes.

We came for Valentine's Day, which was a set menu, but we were not disappointed…read more We started with the stuffed mushrooms, which were delicious. Only downside was there was no bread to sop up the delicious jus. My husband had the Caesar salad and I had the lobster bisque. He was happy with his salad but I could not eat the bisque as it was way too salty. It also had no identifiable lobster. We both had the surf and turf (steak plus shrimp) and it was perfectly prepared. Mashed potatoes were great. Brussels sprouts were slightly overdone. Dessert was the chocolate dessert and it was also delicious. Our server Leo kept our alcohol at perfect dining levels. We love this restaurant.

What a gem! We were leaving Nashville and wanted to get breakfast but every place we stopped at…read morehad an hour's wait. We decided to keep going towards home and the I Exit app showed this restaurant. It had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. They serve breakfast all day and even though it was 11:30 that's what we wanted. We chose the Country Boy breakfast with tenderloin. I asked if we could get grits instead of hash browns and our server said sure. We split the breakfast and it was more than enough food for splitting. The coffee came right out, hot and fresh. The food came out shortly after. I can't say enough about how delicious it was. We will definitely stop here again because our son lives in Nashville so we will take this route often. The restaurant was clean and the decor had a country vibe. The servers were very pleasant and efficient.

Food was excellent. We had the BLT and the COD fish dinner. We especially liked the Cole slaw…read more Service was quick.

Accountability starts at the top. What was once an nice…read moreplace to eat while enjoying beautiful surroundings now I'd say save your trip. Sad to see, I'm not sure outside of the obvious recession if that is playing a part but the customers were there, however the complete lack of service was not. We got water 30 minutes after I complained, tables full of people or full of trash. Food came at the 2 hour mark and we watched group after group leave. Only sandwiches on menu now and fries well they took order for it but served fried tomatoes which we also had as an appetizer, said they didn't have any fries. No one paid attention to anyone unless you were sitting at the bar for drinks. Unfortunately once a place we enjoyed will not go back to. Everything Changed and the Resturaunt seems it's sadly on its way out. Just my opinion.

You can NOT go wrong with a visit here! Outstanding…read moreatmosphere, excellent food, supreme customer service and a scenic drive. Planned visit to celebrate 12th wedding anniversary. Went on a Saturday morning not long after they opened. All staff were wearing masks which eased our concerns about going out to celebrate. Fried Green Tomatoes are the BEST I've had in many, many years. Sliced perfectly with a cornmeal breading that was seasoned to perfection and fried to a wonderful crispness and drizzled with the chipotle crema. I could have eaten 2 plates of them and been thoroughly satisfied. However I also had the Bootlegger Chicken Fried, not hot, minus the lettuce and onion. Also very good no sauce, spreads or dressings needed--seasoned well. Hubby had the Duo Dip and the Stillhouse Farm Burger. I only tested the Duo Dip which was also amazing but his plate was empty from the burger so that tells me it was good. He also had a side of Pimento Mac and cheese bake--YUMMY!! Drinks-- Cos-Moon-Politan was amazing and not lacking in anything. Short Mountain Long Island also quite yummy but I like the cosmo better. Moonshine Brownie Trifle--just don't. No really YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD GET THIS!!! OMG!!! Excellent finish to the entire experience.

An out of the way restaurant to slow down your busy life and fill your troubled tummy with good…read moreclassic American diner fair. You'll be entertained by the staff as well as the local farmers; as they regal you with their wisdom and current events. Breakfast AND a show!

I'm so Sad that it is closed. March 2024... we drove 20 miles to eat there, only to find an empty…read morebuilding

Went to Burgess Falls...no parking available. We saw a sign about parking at the "red barn" and…read moreheaded up there...or here. They have a venmo barcode outside, (it is $10 for parking) but I couldn't get it to work, so I went inside. It was packed! But I did manage to pay and get a receipt to put on my dashboard. They told me I could get $5 off my purchase if I showed my receipt. However at the register they said that promotion was over. In the end, they honored it, so I appreciated that. We had the banana pudding and peach cobbler and an ice cream. The ice cream was purchased separately, so we got it immediately. But it took at least 20 minutes for the pudding and cobbler. At one point, I jokingly said to my daughter "are they making it right now"...and they I think they were. The vanilla wafers on the sides and bottom were crunchy, not soggy. It is one of the better banana puddings I've had lately. Definitely recommend it! The cobbler was warm but not what I was looking for. They have a ton of local made products and the bathroom was very clean. Their sign advertised Farm to Table. If we get out that way again I would definitely give their menu a try.

Very cute place! We enjoyed the table games and charm! Food was good... ice cream was not. Very…read morelittle flavor and tastes a little freezer burnt.

We had the mully cheese steak and fries and boneless buffalo wings with side salad. Food came out…read morein a reasonable amount of time my cheese steak was 10-12 bun and a mound of fries.the boneless wings were crunchy My wife was unable to chew them so they REPLACED them at no charge

The food was incredible, and they have a fantastic selection of bourbon. Mark, the owner, was so…read morewelcoming and kind (and he makes a MEAN Old Fashioned). The atmosphere is comfortable and the views as the sun set were killer.

The cheeseburger and Philly cheesesteak were both deliciousness. Great for lunch after a hike!read more

I am giving this place five stars, because it was a pleasant surprise. It's a diner... at a gas…read morestation... so don't expect a great ambiance. However, the food was VERY good. It is homestyle cooking, and the price was fair. The service is exceptional every time. So if you can get past the diner aspect, or eating at a gas station... put this one on your list.

First time trying this restaurant. Went early for breakfast. Eggs were cooked to perfection…read moresomething you don't find very often. Will go again!

They were BUSY when we arrived, but luckily people had just left so they quickly cleaned off a…read moretable and sat us down. We quickly got our drinks and ordered. I would say the only delay was in the food, but again, they were packed and busy. Can't fault them for actually cooking the food before sending it out. I know it wasn't quite as busy later when I heard a waitress tell someone else about 10 minutes for their food. This little restaurant kind of hides in DairyQueen's shadow, so keep a look out for it!

Food was delicious. Service from Cass was excellent. We were traveling to Chattanooga and stopped…read morein Sparta from some lunch and just picked Brothers Taven by chance. Great choice.

Man what a meal, the place was packed and we stopped in and sat at the bar! The bartender (New…read moreYorker) was outstanding at her job! The food was so good and the portions were huge! Just like my belly after eating!

I'm going to start this review saying the gumbo I had at The Southern Steak & Oyster was the best…read moregumbo I had in my life! It's my last night in Nashville so I want to go to a bang zoom restaurant. A few of my co workers have said to me: Mr Bill, we see every night you're going out to some amazing spots. Mind if we tag along? Sure, the rules are to keep your fork outta my plate when we sit down. Deal? The restaurant is very large, we're shown to our table. Set in the middle of the dining room and facing the bar. The bar can seat at least 25 people, the restaurant is set up for fun. To get our party started, I ordered a well crafted cocktail: Tea'd Up Old Fashioned Made with Bourbon, Black Tea and House Barrel Aged Bitters. Funky?? Oh yeah I'm with a bunch of Military Veterans and they're telling me their crazy stories. I'm sippin' my Old Fashioned and taking it all in, we need to bond over drinks and crazy things we all drank overseas. As an adult, I can appreciate my Nashville TN Old Fashioned with Black Tea. While we're talking, our waitress drops off a plate of homemade biscuits. The biscuits are fire! Buttery, flakey and moist, The Southern Steak & Oyster can make a damn good biscuit. Next, my Gumbo comes to me. The first taste I can tell this is a chef'd up dish. Better than anything I had in New Orleans. This gumbo is filled with Andouille, Crawfish, Shrimp and Fried Okra. Very flavorful indeed. My last entree in Nashville will be Fish 'N Grits. Fresh fish topped with Spicy Tasso Ham over Sweet Potato Grits and Bacon Braised Cabbage. This is a flavorful dish, the grits are very creamy and the cook on the fish was spot on. We had a great night at The Southern Steak & Oyster, it was a pleasure to dine at your restaurant.

I have a tough time in writing this. I've been here twice. I can only write a Pros and Cons as I…read morewant to be fair Pros 1) selection of oysters is fantastic 2) the Shuckers really are carrying the bar seating 3) everyone is super nice Cons 1) now remember I was at the bar seating, Other than the shuckers and who I think are awesome. On one visit with only a few of us there our bartender disappeared for a good 20 minutes. Upon his return he was focused on everything but the 5 of us in the place until we finally had to ask to get service. The other visit everyone helped me but the actual server. Maybe this is a staffing problem, I don't know but being stuck for 20 minutes to order another drink with my meal is not acceptable. Although they had that check in my hand in under a minute and in under another minute to process. Again, super nicer people, but kind of oblivious. 2) Now let's talk about the kitchen. And I'm adding some input from the other diners because we all sat there waiting. - flavors are great, but the salt and spice level is overboard. I had the mushroom appetizer and nearly choked/coughed to death. I like heat but this was raw spice that overpowered the dish. And the salt about made my feet swell into balloons. Such a shame because the idea is great just poor execution - deviled eggs. Pass - BBQ Shrimp, sort of like the mushrooms right profile but overpowering - gumbo. Two other people had the gumbo and when I asked they said that too is just over spiced I want to like this place, but probably my last visit unless I just come for oysters. Sorry